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Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on to indicate the correct answer to each of the following
questions.
1. _________ every major judo title, Mark retired from international competition.
A. When he won
B. Having won
C. Winning
D. On winning
2. I assure you that I _________ no hostile feeling toward you.
A. shelter
B. harbor
C. embrace
D. cover
3. The opposition will be elected into government at the next election, without a _________ of a doubt.
A. shade
B. shadow
C. benefit
D. hue
4. _________ her fiction describes women in unhappy marriages.
A. Many of
B. A large number of
C. A great volume of D. Much of
5. It seems that the world record for this event is almost impossible to _________.
A. get
B. beat
C. take

D. achieve
6. Tom : “I read somewhere recently that about 137 species of animals and plants become extinct
everyday.”
Mary: “__________”.
A. Well, maybe all is not lost yet.
B. What’s point?
C. What a pity
D. It can’t have happened like that
7. John first dabbled _________ buying old maps for his collection.
A. on
B. in
C. at
D. for
8. I am not sure how old he is but he must be _________ for 70.
A. going by
B. getting up
C. getting on
D. going of
9. The smell was so bad that it completely _________ us of our food.
A. set
B. took
C. got
D. put
10. Some drivers seem to expect everyone else to get _________ their way.
A. away from
B. out of
C. of
D. after
11. He has been waiting for this letter for days, and at _________ it has come.
A. last

B. the end
C. present
D. the moment
12. It is _________ opportunity to see African wildlife in its natural environment.
A. an unique
B. a unique
C. the unique
D. unique
13. The issue _________ is more complex than you think.
A. from
B. at
C. on
D. in
14. For the first time _________, large portions of the universe can be observed simultaneously.
A. since history
B. in history
C. history began
D. of the beginning of
history
15. Determining the mineral content of soil samples is an exacting process; _________ experts must
perform
detail tests to analyze soil specimens.
A. so that
B. however
C. afterwards
D. therefore
16. Peter: “Is it important?”
Thomas: “ _________”.
A. Not on your life!
B. It’s a matter of life and death!

C. No worry, that’s nothing.
D. It’s ridiculous.
17. Ann. “Does the global warming worry you?”
Mathew. “ __________”.
A. What a shame!
B. Oh, it’s hotter and hotter
C. I can’t bear to think about it.
D. I don’t like hot weather.
18. You look exhausted. You __________ in the garden all day.
A. must have worked B. must be working
C. can’t have worked D. must have been working
19. I’ve never really enjoyed going to the ballet or the opera; they’re not really my_________.
A. piece of cake
B. sweets and candy
C. biscuit
D. cup of tea
20. The __________ cheered when the final goal was scored in the match today.
A. spectators
B. onlookers
C. viewers
D. audience
21. Only when humans employ non-chemical approaches to pest control _________.
A. will creatures such as roaches and rodents be sucessfully eliminated.
B. creatures such as roaches and rodents will be successfully eliminated.
C. will creatures such as roaches and rodents be successful elimination.
D. that creatures such as roaches and rodents will be successfully eliminated.
22. Their discussion quickly developed into a _________ argument over who should receive the money.
A. hot
B. burning
C. heated

D. scorching
23. At first there was silence. Then _________ that I knew.
A. came a voice
B. a voice came
C. a voice is coming D. a voice comes
24. “Have I done something wrong?” “ I wish you _______ more tactful; you’re always ofending people”.
A. had been being
B. have been
C. were being
D. were
25. “ Why don’t we ask Martin to chair the meeting?” - “Well, suppose _________ to ask him, do you think he
would accept?”
A. were we
B. we have
C. we try
D. we were


Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to
the underlined part in each of the following questions.
26. She is always diplomatic when she deals with angry students.
A. strict
B. outspoken
C. tactful
D. firm
27. Her style of dress accentuated her extreme slenderness.
A. revealed
B. betrayed
C. disfigured
D. emphasized

28. Nobel’s original legacy of nine million dollars was invested, and the interest on this sum is used
for the awards which vary from $30,000 to $125,000.
A. fortune
B. prize
C. heritage
D. bequest
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct
word(s) for each of the following blanks.
Criticism
It can (29) _________along time to become successful in your chosen field, however talented you
are. One thing you have to be (30) _________ of is that you will face criticism along the way. The world
is full of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If you’ve made up your (31)
_________ to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the negative criticism of others
prevent you from reaching your (32)_________ and let constructive criticism have a positive (33)
_________ on your work. If someone says you’re totally (34) _________ in talent, ignore them. That’s
negative criticism. If, however, someone advises you to revise your work and gives you good reasons
for doing so, you should (35) _________ their suggestions carefully. There are many film stars who
were once out of (36) _________. There are many famous novelists who made a complete (37)
_________ of their first novel - or who didn’t, but had to keep on approaching hundreds of publishers
before they could get it published. Being successful does depend on luck, to a certain extent. But
things are more likely to (38) _________ well if you persevere and stay positive.
29. A. be
B. have
C. take
D. do
30. A. kept in mind
B. clever
C. intelligent
D. aware
31. A. mind

B. thought
C. decision
D. idea
32. A. purpose
B. objectives
C. target
D. destination
33. A. afect
B. effect
C. result
D. change
34. A. lacking
B. short
C. incapable
D. interested
35. A. cautious
B. consider
C. reckon
D. remember
36. A. career
B. business
C. job
D. work
37. A. mess
B. success
C. efort
D. money
38. A. get out
B. carry out
C. turn out

D. bring out
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to show the underlined part that needs correction in each of
the following questions.
39. Our civilization is so commonplace to us that rarely we stop to think about its complexity.
A
B
C
D
40. The composer Verdi has written the opera Aida to celebrate the opening of the Suez Canal, but
the opera
A
B
C
was not performed until 1871.
D
41. Wealthy people have always desired and wear precious stones because their beauty is lasting.
A
B
C
D
42. Every city in the United States has traffic problems because the amount of cars on American
streets and
A
B
C
D
highways is increasing every year.
43. From archeological evidences, we know that Egyptians were highly organized and civilized.
Moreover, they
A

B
were skillful in using crafts.
C
D
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Of all modern instruments, the violin is apparently one of the simplest. It consists in essence of a
hollow, varnished wooden sound box, or resonator, and a long neck covered with a fingerboard,
along which four strings are stretched at high tension. The beauty of design, shape, and decoration
is no accident. the proportions of the instrument are determined almost entirely by acoustical
considerations. Its simplicity of appearance is deceptive. About 70 parts are involved in the
construction of a violin. Its tone and its outstanding range of expressiveness make it an ideal solo
instrument. No less important, however, is its role as an orchestral and chamber instrument. In


combination with the larger and deeper-sounding members of the same family, the violins form the
nucleus of the modern symphony orchestra.
The violin has been in existence since about 1550. Its importance as an instrument in its own right
dates from the early 1600's, when it first became standard in Italian opera orchestras. Its stature as
an orchestral instrument was raised further when in 1626 Louis XIII of France established at his court
the orchestra known as Les vinq-quatre violons du Roy (The King's 24 Violins), which was to
become widely famous later in the century.
In its early history, the violin had a dull and rather quiet tone resulting from the fact that the strings
were thick and were attached to the body of the instrument very loosely. During the eighteenth and
nineteenth century, exciting technical changes were inspired by such composer-violinists as Vivaldi
and Tartini. Their instrumental compositions demanded a fuller, clearer, and more brilliant tone that
was produced by using thinner strings and a far higher string tension. Small changes had to be made
to the violin's internal structure and to the fingerboard so that they could withstand the extra
strain. Accordingly, a higher standard of performance was achieved, in terms of both facility and
interpretation. Left-hand technique was considerably elaborated, and new fingering patterns on the

fingerboard were developed for very high notes.
44. The word "standard" is closest in meaning to _________.
A. practical
B. customary
C. possible
D. unusual
45. "The King’s 24 Violins" is mentioned to illustrate _________.
A. the competition in the 1600's between French and Italian orchestras
B. how the violin became a renowned instrument
C. the superiority of French violins
D. why the violin was considered the only instrument suitable to be played by royalty
46. What is the main idea presented in paragraph 3?
A. The violin is probably the best known and most widely distributed musical instrument in the
world.
B. The violin has been modified to fit its evolving musical functions.
C. The violin had reached the height of its popularity by the middle of the eighteenth century.
D. The technique of playing the violin has remained essentially the same since the 1600's.
47. The author mentions Vivaldi and Tartini in paragraph 3 as examples of composers whose music
___.
A. inspired more people to play the violin
B. had to be adapted to the violin
C. demanded more sophisticated violins
D. could be played only by their students
48. The word "they" in paragraph 3 refers to _________.
A. Civaldi and Tartini
B. internal structure and fingerboard
C. thinner strings and a higher string tension D. small changes
49. The word "strain" is closest in meaning to _________.
A. struggle
B. strength

C. stress
D. strategy
50. The word "Accordingly" is closest in meaning to _________.
A. However
B. Nevertheless
C. Consequently
D. Ultimately
51. According to the passage, early violins were diferent from modern violins in that early
violins_____
A. were heavier
B. produced softer tones
C. were easier to play
D. broke down more easily
52. According to the passage, which of the following contributes to a dull sound being produced by a
violin?
A. A long fingerboard B. A small body
C. High string tension D. Thick strings
53. All of the following are mentioned in the passage as contributing to the ability to play modern
violin music EXCEPT_________.
A. use of rare wood for the fingerboard and neck B. diferent ways to use the fingers to play very
high notes
C. more complicated techniques for the left hand
D. minor alterations to the
structure of the instrument
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C or D to indicate the correct
answer to each of the following questions.
Cities develop as a result of functions that they can perform. Some functions result directly
from the ingenuity of the citizenry, but most functions result from the needs of the local area and of
the surrounding hinterland (the region that supplies goods to the city and to which the city furnishes
services and other goods). Geographers often make a distinction between the situation and the site

of a city. Situation refers to the general position in relation to the surrounding region, whereas site
involves in physical characteristics of the specific location. Situation is normally much more
important to the continuing prosperity of a city. If a city is well situated in regard to its hinterland, its
development is much more likely to continue. Chicago, for example, possesses an almost
unparalleled situation. it is located at the southern end of a huge lake that forces East-West
transportation lines to be compressed into its vicinity, and at a meeting of significant land and water


transport routes. It also overlooks what is one of the world’s finest large farming regions. These
factors ensured that Chicago would become a great city regardless of the disadvantageous
characteristics of the available site, such as being prone to flooding during thunderstorm activity.
Similarly, it can be argued that much of New York City’s importance stems from its early and
continuing advantage of situation. Philadelphia and Boston both originated at about the same time
as New York and shared New York’s location at the Western end of one of the world’s most important
oceanic trade routes, but only New York possesses an easy-access functional connection (the
Hudson-Mohawk lowland) to the vast Midwestern hinterland. This account does not alone explain
New York’s primacy, but it does include several important factors. Among the many aspects of
situation that help to explain why some cities grow and others do not, original location on a
navigable waterway seems particularly applicable. Of course, such characteristic as slope, drainage,
power resources, river crossings, coastal shapes, and other physical characteristics help to
determine city location, but such factors are normally more significant in early stages of city
development than later.
54. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The development of trade routes through United States cities
B. The importance of geographical situation in the growth of United States cities
C. Contrasts in settlement patterns in United States
D. Historical diferences among three large United States cities
55. The word “ingenuity” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. wealth
B. traditions

C. resourcefulness
D. organization
56. The passage suggests that a geographer would consider a city’s soil type part of its _____
A. hinterland
B. situation
C. site
D. function
57. According to the passage, a city’s situation is more important than its site in regard to the
city’s_____
A. long-term growth and prosperity
B. ability to protect its citizenry
C. possession of favorable weather conditions D. need to import food supplies
58. The author mentions each of the following as an advantage of Chicago’s location EXCEPT its
_____.
A. hinterland
B. nearness to a large lake
C. position in regard to transport routes
D. flat terrain
59. The word “characteristics” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. choices
B. attitudes
C. qualities
D. inhabitants
60. The primary purpose of paragraph 1 is to _________.
A. describe a historical period
B. summarize past research and introduce a new
study
C. define a term and illustrate it with an example
D. emphasize the
advantages of one theory over another

61. According to the passage, Philadelphia and Boston are similar to New York City in _________.
A. size of population
B. availability of rail transportation
C. site
D. age
62. The word “functional” is closest in meaning to _________.
A. alternate
B. useful
C. original
D. usable
63. The word “it” refers to _________.
A. hinterland
B. account
C. connection
D. primacy
Mark the letter A, B, C,
the main stress in each
64. A. mutually
65. A. footsteps
66. A. survival
67. A. geographical
68. A. officialdom

or D indicate the word that differs from the rest in the position of
of the following questions.
B. apologize
C. permission
D. reaction
B. superstitious
C. melancholy

D. forceful
B. industry
C. endangered
D. commercial
B. Aborigine
C. expedition
D. Australian
B. millennium
C. westernize
D. division

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that best combines each pair of
sentences in the following questions.
69. It was an interesting novel. I stayed up all night to finish it.
A. I stayed up all night to finish the novel so it was interesting.
B. Unless it were an interesting novel, I would not stay up all night to finish it.
C. Though it was an interesting novel, I stayed up all night to finish it.
D. So interesting was the novel that I stayed up all night to finish it.
70. I did not read his book. I did not understand what the lecturer was saying .
A. What the lecturer wrote and said was too difficult for me to understand.
B. I found it very difficult to understand what the lecturer said in his book.
C. I would have understood what the lecturer was saying if I had read his book.
D. The lecturer's book which I had not read was difficult to understand.
71. We arrived at the airport. We realized our passports were still at home.


A. It was until we arrived at the airport that we realize our passports were still at home.
B. We arrived at the airport and realized that our passports are still at home.
C. Not until had we arrived at the airport, we realized our passports were still at home.
D. Not until we arrived at the airport, did we realize that our passports were still at home.

72. I understand why you detest her. I’ve finally met her.
A. I understand why you don’t like her due to I’ve lastly met her
B. Now that I have finally met her, I understand why you hate her.
C. I met her and I know your feeling to her.
D. Since I finally met her, I understand why you like her.
73. She gave in her notice. She planned to start her new job in January
A. She gave in her notice, plan to start her new job in January.
B. She gave in her notice with a view to starting her new job in January.
C. Her notice was given in with an aim to start her new job in January.
D. Her notice was given in in order for her to start her new job in January.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to the
original sentence.
74. After Einstein’s theory of relativity, people began to perceive the universe in a diferent way.
A. Einstein’s theory of relativity confirmed many ideas about how the universe began.
B. Until Einstein’s theory of relativity, people knew hardly anything about the universe.
C. Following Einstein’s theory of relativity, people realized that the universe was changing
constantly.
D. Einstein’s theory of relativity introduced people to a new manner of seeing the universe.
75. It is not possible to be constantly on good terms with all of the people around you.
A. You may, from time to time, not get along with some of the individuals around you.
B. Though it seems difficult, you should try to get on well with all the people around you.
C. Having conflict with the people around you is inevitable, but you ought to try to be on good terms with
most of them.
D. It may not be possible all the time, but at least you can try to be on good terms with the people
around you.
76. More petrol is consumed nowadays than ten years ago.
A. Not so much petrol was consumed ten years ago as nowadays.
B. Petrol consumption is going down nowadays.
C. We had more petrol ten years ago than we do nowadays.
D. We should consume as much petrol as possible.

77. The number of accidents has gone down steadily since the speed limit was imposed.
A. There has been a steady decline in the number of accidents since the speed limit was
imposed.
B. It is the speed limit that reduce steadily the number of accidents.
C. The imposing of speed limit has resulted from the number of accidents.
D. There have been few accidents than before since they used the speed limit.
78. It was wrong of you to criticize your son before his friends left.
A. If you had criticized your son after his friends had left, he wouldn’t be so upset now.
B. Your son must have been embarrassed when you criticized him in front of his friends.
C. You should have delayed criticizing your son until after his friends had gone.
D. You must be careful not to embarrass your son when he is with his friends.
Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that is OPPOSITE in meaning
to the underlined part in each of the following questions.
79. His physical condition was not an impediment to his career as a violinist.
A. hindrance
B. obstruction
C. furtherance
D. setback
80. The ship went down although strenuous eforts were made to save it.
A. exhausting
B. forceful
C. energetic
D. half-hearted
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